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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1950-02-07 - CC~,, .-, ~. REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 7, -1950 __ The Gity Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular ses- sion in the City Ha11, 11331 Plaza Street, on above date at 7:30 p. m. Mayor Willard in the chair. Councilmen Bruner, Stroh,. Willard, and Williams answered the roll call. Councilman Jensen x-as absent. it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the minutes of the previous regular meeting of January 17, 1950 be approved as written. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried.. - A communication from the Women~s Society of the Methodist Church was read, requesting permission to use the bond house on the .third Friday of each month for used magazine sales, proceeds to be used for said society~s missionary work.. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said request be approved subject to cancellation in the event of conf listing community activities. All mem- bers present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Compton-Lynwood Board of Realtors was read telling of their cooperation with the "East Side Storm Drain", It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said communication be filed. All members present voting, aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication from the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce enclosing their financial statement as to the City of Lynwoodfs advertising fund was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Coun- cilman Stroh, that. said statement be accepted and filed. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Home occupation application .of Welden Betz, 11008 Hulme Avenue, for ele ctrical timer assembly in his home, was presented. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said appli- cation be approved as per Ordinance No. 443. All members present voting aye, the Nia.yor declared the motion duly carried. ORDINANCE N0. 520 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'. OF. LYN- WOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 423 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFI- CATE OF OCCUPANCY IN CERTAIN CASES," was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally pass, and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jena~en. ORDINANCE N0. 521 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ,ORDINANCE N0. 267 OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD" was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. - Absent: Councilman Jensen. ORDINANCE N0. 522 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LYN- WOOD AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 316 of the CITY OF LYNWOOD BY ADDING A NEW SECTiOid THERETO TO BE DESIGNATED SECTION 25a" was read by caption for the second time. It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Coun- cilman Williams, that further reading be waived. All members present voting aye,. the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Lt was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally pass and be published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. __ __ _ __- -- - :~ t,` 'J RESOLUTION NO. 2261 entitled "RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ABATEi~1ENT OF DRY AND DRYING WEEDS ON CERTAIN LAND IN THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 39560 AND FOLLOW- ING SECTIONS, GOVERNMEN'T' CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA" was presented. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said resolution be adopted.. Roll Call: Ayest Couneilmen,Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported on personnel matters, stating that the following firemen, C. Crawford, F.. Davis, and E. Ciulei, have satis- factorily completed 18 montha~ service. He recommended that the above mentioned. firemen be appointed Firemen Grade IV at a salary of x$230 per month plus the cost of living adjustment, effective February 1, 1950. It was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said recommendation be approved. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager further reported on Officer Ralph Dever, stating that he has successfully completed 18 months' of service and recommended that he be appointed Patrolman Grade IV at a salary of X230 per month plus the cost of living ad,~ustment, effective February 1~ 195©. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said recommendation be approved and appoint- ment made. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported that Acting Chief of Police O~Shaugh- nessy has recommended that Lorena A. Boggess, No. 1 on the eligible list", be appointed Police Secretary, probationary, effective March 1, 1950, at a salary of X165.00 plus the cost of living ad,~ustment, It was moved by Councilman Bruner, seconded by Councilman Williams, that said appointment be made as recommended. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported that employees T. G. Williams and M. E. Wood have applied for military training leave from March 11 to 25, 1950, recommending that said leave be approved. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that said recommendation be approved. A11 members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the request from the Police De- partment for an ordinance that would provide the Police Department with more effective means of handling the loitering around schools by means other than vagrancy charges as prescribed by law now. The Manager further reported that the local Coordinating Council has approved such an ordinance. It k*as moved by Councilman Stroh and seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary ordinance .as requested by the Acting Chief of Police. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the problem of delinquent water accounts stating that the Auditor has requested that some action be taken to clear these matters from .the books. The City Attorney has advised that small claims procedure would be the most effective way to handle the matter. There was a discussion as to the problem wherein it was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Council- man Stroh that the plan as recommended by the Manager and Attorney be- approved. All members present votin~~ aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Acting Chief of Police O~Shaughnessy stated that the Police Department warrant division would be able to serve the necessary papers, thereby saving the city service charge. The Manager reported on the request from Pacific Signal Company of Lynwood to install four-way electric ear. at Long Beach Boulevard arxi Imperial Highway for testing purposes for a period of 120 days. This is a signal device similar to the one operated with the traffic signals at Mulford and Long Beach Boulevard. There was a discussion wherein Councilman Williams suggested the need for some type of insurance protection for the City in the event the experimental device should prove defective and that the installing company should furnish same to the city. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded .by Councilman Bruner, that said installation be approved sub~e.et to the Piling of insurance certi- ficate indemnifying the city against any possible damages resulting ~~ ~ from said installation, said insurance to be in a form approved by the City Manager. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried, -- ~ The Manager reported on request for refund of weed assessment on portions of Lot 17, Mod~eska Acres, in the amount of ~12.f30, stating that said assessment had been erroneously made and that he recommended refund to the otirner, J. F. McKenzie. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen, The Manager reported on request from Bruce's Bench Advertising to install benches along Long Beach Boulevard at bus stops to provide seating for commuters waiting for public transportation. There was a discussion as to the advisability wherein it was decided that public ,benefit would more than over balance any factor to the contrary. It was moved by Councilman Bruner and seconded by Councilman Williams, that approval for said installations be given subject to agreement to be prepared by the C~.ty Attorney to be executed by the bench company. All members present voting aye, the A'Iayor declared the motion duly carried. The Manager reported on the request of the Edison Company for license agreement as to the overhead street lighting installed in the City Park, Further stating that owing to the installation not being on public ways, it was necessary that this agreement of license be made. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman W111iama, seconded by Councilman Stroh, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said license with the Southern California Edison Company as Licensee. Ro11 Call: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None.: Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported on the County Gas Tax appropriation and the necessity of a resolution establishing a program for the expendi- ture of same. Whereupon, Resolution No. 2262 was presented, entitled RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF F.YPENDITUR~ OF GAS TAX MONIES FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT". It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Councilman Stroh, that said Resolution be adopted. Roll Gall: Ayes: Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Manager reported that Fred and Mary Myers have presented a grant deed to the City for the following purposes: That portion of Lot 6 of Slausson Tract as shown on map recorded in Book 3, Page 3~8, Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles County, California, described as follows: A strip. of land 5D ft. in width lying adjacent to the norther- ly line of the Pacific Electric Railway Company's Private Right of Way extending from the easterly line of Atlantic Avenue to the westerly line of Wright Road. To be known as Fernwood Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Bruner., seconded by Councilman Williams, that said deed be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to cause same to be re- corded in the office of the recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Roll Call: Ayes Councilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams, Noes: None. Absent: Jensen. The Manager reported on Fire Station bids as received at the last meeting, recommending that the contract be awarded to W. 0. Gray, low bidder, said bid being approximately 10 per cent below the Engin- eer's estimate. It was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Coun- cilman Stroh, that W. 0. Gray's bid be accepted and contract awarded and all other bide re,~ected, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute said contract. Roll Call: Ayes: ~'ouncilmen Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. The Mayor inquired if there were any oral communications. Whereupon, Mr. J. Duerr of 2~32~ E. 126th Street, addressed the Council and requested permission to park 2 house trailers while he constructed his home, stating~he needed one to store materials in and ~;~~„ ;Y.~ , i+•~~~ the other to sleep in. There was a discussion on the matter wherein Councilman Stroh asked the Attorney for his opinion in. regard to the problem. The Attorney stated that it seemed to be a unique request and situation and the Council could approve if it saw fit so to do. ~~dhereupon, it was moved by Councilman Stroh, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that permission be granted as requested for 60 days. All members present voting aye, the,°ayor declarEd the motion duly carried. Mrs. Scott of Flower Street addressed the Council stating she wished to know the answer to her question which was to given this evening. She was informed that there must be. some error as her pro- blem was before the Planning Commission and she should come to-its meeting next Tuesday, February 14. Councilman W1111ams informed the Council that they had failed to allow the Acting Chief of Police a car allowance as provided for the Police and Fire Chiefs and that in Chief Kerr's absence Acting Chief O'Shaughnessy has been using his own car without compensation. Whereupon, it was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the X25.00 monthly ear allowance be allowed Acting Chief O~Shaughnessy, effective January 6, 1950. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Councilman Williams discussed the problem of receiving information of the actions of the Civil Service Board and Personnel Board. It was moved by Councilman Williams and seconded by Council- man Stroh, that the Secretary to the Civil Service and Personnel Boards be requested to furnish copies of the minutes of their meet- ings to the Council members. All members present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. It was regularly moved by Councilman ti~dilliams, seconded by Councilman Bruner, that the denanda presented at the meeting of F ebruary 7, 1950, having been regularly audited, are hereby allo~.Ted and approved and ~=arrants ordered drawn on th.e City Treasurer there- for in accordance with and to thepayees named and the funds indi- cated in the several demands hereby ax~proved. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen. Bruner, Stroh, Willard, and Williams. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Jensen. - GENERAL ACCOUNT Demand Register Numbers 4578 to li673 inclusive to the respective funds: General Fund Water Fund Traffic Safety Fund Lighting Fund Capital Outlay Fund Public Park Fund Retiremen Fund ~18,28b.30 1,827.21 2,876.05 1, 956.6 1,128. 3 4,280.05 8,647.8© - N X39,0©0.~0 It man Bruner, voting aye, was moved by Councilman Williams, seconded by Council- that the meeting be adjourned. All members present the Mayor declared the motion duly carried C K , .. OF LYNWOOD r